Join the Hopkinton Land Trust at Canonchet Preserve (rain date: Sunday, June 8) to celebrate the arrival of Poetry of the Wild in Hopkinton — a public art and nature project by ecological artist Ana Flores. This project invites visitors to take a walk and connect with the landscape through the installation of sculptural boxes, […]
Join the Community Libraries of Providence for the annual plant swap at the Rochambeau Library. Bring a plant you no longer want and leave with a new plant. No plant to swap? Give a donation to the library and take home a plant. All plants are welcome: indoor, outdoor, annuals, perennials. In the event of […]
Celebrate World Ocean Day with a peaceful morning stroll along the beautiful coastline of the Ocean State, joined by fellow climate professionals and ocean lovers alike. It’s a refreshing way to connect, with each other and with the ocean we’re all working to protect. This free event is open to women and non-binary folks interested […]
Join the Metcalf Institute for its 2025 Leeson Lecture: “Just Sustainabilities in Policy, Planning and Practice,” a talk by Dr. Julian Agyeman, author and professor of urban and environmental policy and planning at Tufts University, whose research focuses on environmental and food justice as well as the nexus of food and immigration. Agyeman will outline […]
Join Camille Abdel-Nabi, the owner of Long Lane Farm in Warren, to hear about the use of beneficial insects and other organic growing techniques to control pests on the farm. This workshop will also focus on cover cropping on a small-scale farm and what farmers should consider before planting cover crops; termination techniques; which cover […]
The Green Infrastructure Center is partnering with the Town of Warren and the Warren Health Equity Zone to host a public open house to discuss opportunities and challenges to growing the town's tree cover. Attendees will select their favorite strategies to optimize the potential for trees to reduce urban heat, manage flooding, and improve community […]
Coyotes are greatly misunderstood, but most of their fear-instilling actions are simply a part of their life history and strategy for survival. Still, these critters can certainly become a nuisance, especially if they begin to den under decks and dine out of chicken coops. Learning why these creatures behave the way they do is the […]
The Burrillville Land Trust is celebrating its 25th anniversary with an ice cream social to thank the community for supporting the land trust's efforts to save Sweet's Hill. Mumsy’s Ice Cream truck will be giving out free ice cream while guests will enjoy face painting, a naturalist-led turtle talk, tours of the schoolhouse, beaver education […]
Join the Watch Hill Conservancy for fun and discovery at the Open House Adventure. This free family-friendly event is the perfect opportunity to learn about the conservancy's exciting, complimentary programming taking place this summer in the Napatree Point Conservation Area. Families of all ages will have the chance to engage with our expert Napatree Naturalists, […]
The Audubon Society of Rhode Island will hold its family-friendly summer fundraiser at the Tilted Barn Brewery for an evening packed with food, music by Uncle John's Clan Grateful Dead cover band, and a tie-dye T-shirt station. There will also be live bird ambassador presentations, a raffle/silent auction and most importantly, the chance to celebrate […]
Join the Rhode Island Land Trust Council in June for its annual meeting and celebration, where members will reflect on a year of conservation successes, unveil new mascot Thistle, and enjoy great food, music, and community. The council will take part in Pints with Purpose, The Guild Brewing Co.'s signature fundraising event where every pour […]
Join the Rhode Island Environmental Educators Association for a Virtual Lunch & Learn about a series of Rhode Island-specific lesson units that engage high school students in classroom activities, outdoor experiences, and iPlan, a free, online game that dynamically models land-use scenarios and offers a unique opportunity for students to explore environmental and social challenges […]
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